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With over 130 years experience in manufacturing and distributing chain and lifting products equipment in multiple sectors right around the world.

30/10/2026

Our Group/Senior International Business Development Manager, Andrew Bell, has been in New Orleans attending the 2026 EMDA Fall Convention!

A fantastic opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, build new relationships, and discuss the opportunities ahead as we gear up for the 2027 harrowing season.

Big thanks to everyone who took the time to connect with Andrew. We look forward to building on these conversations in the months ahead!

Andrew is also stacking up those air miles and is off to Adipec in Abu Dhabi next week, does the man ever stop?

30/10/2026

🎃👻 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀⛓️🕸️

Our team in Cradley have really got into the spooky spirit today, pulling out all the stops with a fantastic costume competition, some creative pumpkin carving and a Halloween-themed quiz 🎃

It's been a great day filled with plenty of fun, laughter and team spirit!

From all of us at William Hackett Chains, we wish everyone a Happy Halloween and a fantastic weekend 👻

29/10/2026

🎃🔪 Psycho Killer? More like CYCLIC Killer! 🎶

With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we'd introduce the newest (and possibly scariest!) addition to our in-house testing capabilities… 👻

Meet our brand-new Cyclic Tester! 💪

And here's the really exciting part… we believe we may be the only site in Europe with one of these machines! 🌍

This latest investment is another huge step forward in our commitment to innovation, quality and pushing the boundaries of in-house testing.

Putting products through their paces, cycle after cycle, to make sure they're built to last.

The only thing getting a fright around here is anything that doesn't pass the test! 💀

🎥 Turn the sound on for this one… we couldn't resist the soundtrack! 🎶

To read more about our new in-house testing capabilities, click here: https://hubs.la/Q04CKs2p0

28/10/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗛 𝗔𝗛 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿! 🚀

Last week, we tested, packaged and dispatched four of our WH AH Air Hoists to one of our valued customers, ready to get to work!

At William Hackett, we take pride in ensuring every hoist is thoroughly tested and prepared before leaving our facility, giving our customers confidence in the quality and reliability of their lifting equipment.

Our Air Hoists really are flying out at the moment, and it’s great to see another batch heading off to customers ready for action! 💪

26/10/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! 👋

It’s time to introduce two new faces at our Alnwick HQ!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Jane Simpson and Jamie Armstrong the latest additions to the William Hackett team.

Jane joins us as our Head of Procurement, while Jamie takes on the role of Business Administration & Procurement Apprentice.

Swipe through to get to know them both and hear how they’re settling into their new roles!

We’re delighted to have them on board and look forward to seeing what they achieve. 👏

21/10/2026

🌍 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!🌱

Over the past couple of weeks, our teams at both UK sites in Alnwick and Cradley Heath have completed Carbon Literacy Training, delivered by Positive Planet.

The sessions provided a valuable opportunity for our teams to develop their understanding of sustainability, explore practical ways to reduce carbon emissions, and learn how making more environmentally conscious decisions can benefit both our planet and our business.

Following our achievement of Greenly Gold status earlier this year, this training marks another positive step in our ongoing sustainability journey. We recognise the importance of taking responsibility for our environmental impact and are committed to embedding more sustainable practices across our entire Group.

It was great to see both teams getting involved, sharing ideas and learning how even small changes can make a meaningful difference.

A big thank you to Positive Planet for delivering such informative and engaging sessions, and to everyone who took part!

We're looking forward to continuing to build on this knowledge and taking further steps towards a greener, more sustainable future 💚

20/10/2026

Before it reaches your site, what does your hoist go through?

When it comes to lifting equipment, confidence starts long before the first lift.

At William Hackett, our WH AH Air Hoists undergo a series of inspection and functional testing procedures at our warehouse before being approved for sale.

The process goes beyond a simple visual inspection. Our warehouse team checks the hoist's identification and components, prepares the load chain to our customer's requirements, and carries out functional testing before the equipment is approved for sale.

Our team pays attention to the details that matter.

🔍 So, what do we check?

✔️ Pendant controls are functioning correctly.
✔️ Load chain travels smoothly, without jumping or clicking.
✔️ No air leaks or unintended airflow when the hoist is not operating.
✔️ Upper and lower limit stoppers function correctly.

If a hoist doesn't meet these requirements, it is quarantined rather than approved for sale.

Because dependable lifting equipment isn't just about how it's engineered. It's also about the checks carried out before it reaches your operation.

13/10/2026

We're very happy to announce that William Hackett have been shortlisted for not one, but 𝗧𝗪𝗢 Insider's Northern International Trade Awards!

We're proud to be finalists in the following categories:

🔸 Breaking New Markets Award
🔸 International Company of the Year (£10m–£30m)

It's a fantastic achievement to be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses, and we're looking forward to celebrating with fellow finalists at next month's awards ceremony!

Read more here: William Hackett (https://hubs.la/Q04z-skT0)

08/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Mick Howard, our Group CEO, has been named one of LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2026!

Established in 2018 by private equity investor LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times, this prestigious programme celebrates the ambition, achievements and entrepreneurial spirit of exceptional business leaders across the UK.

Reflecting on his approach to leadership, Mick shared:

💬 “I think of myself as a custodian. I want to leave the business in a far better place than when I walked in.”

This recognition is a testament to Mick’s leadership, vision and unwavering commitment to driving the business forward, while building a strong foundation for the future.

We’re incredibly proud to see Mick recognised among some of the UK’s most ambitious business leaders and congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement!

🔗 Read Mick’s LDC profile: https://www.ldc.co.uk/top-50/mick-howard/

🔗 Read our full press release: https://www.williamhackett.com/en-gb/news/mick-howard-ceo-named-one-of-the-top-50-most-ambitious-business-leaders

05/10/2026

Another bespoke order successfully:

✅Assembled
✅Proof Load Tested
✅Prepared for delivery

To a valued client in the USA 💥

This order includes a 4 x 5t and a 1 x 4t Hackett Articulated trolley and chain hoist.

It’s always rewarding to see another bespoke solution completed and heading out to support our customers across the globe 🌍

Address

Oak Drive, Lionheart Enterprise Park
Alnwick
NE662EU

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.williamhackett.co.uk/

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